Marine Propulsion Machinist & Fitter — Precision Shipyard

Everett Ship Service & Repair; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Everett Ship Repair in Everett, WA is seeking a skilled Machinery Assembler/Journeyman Machinist. You will install and align propulsion equipment, fabricate foundations per blueprints, and operate lathes, mills, and grinders to tight tolerances.

You must read drawings, follow shipyard safety rules, lift up to 50 lbs, and work OT as needed while mentoring others in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• Read drawings/blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Familiar with shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights up to 60 ft.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install and align propulsion equipment: engines, gear boxes, pumps, shafts, propellers.
• Fabricate foundations in steel and aluminum per blueprints; lay out and weld.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drills; verify tolerances with micrometers and dial indicators.
• Form, fit, and stage parts for final assembly; cut and machine to spec.
• Keep jobsite safe and orderly; mentor others and adapt to priorities.
• Collaborate with crew and supervision on projects and schedules.

Skills

Math & conversions

Written & verbal communication

Shipyard safety practices

Heavy machinery handling

Blueprint reading

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Ironworking tolerance

Mentoring others

Education

HS diploma / GED or vocational education

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinders

Drills

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Everett Ship Repair in Everett, WA is seeking a skilled Machinery Assembler/Journeyman Machinist. You will install and align propulsion equipment, fabricate foundations per blueprints, and operate lathes, mills, and grinders to tight tolerances.

You must read drawings, follow shipyard safety rules, lift up to 50 lbs, and work OT as needed while mentoring others in a fast-paced shipyard environment.